France Condemns Israeli Minister's Al-Aqsa Mosque Visit

France has condemned Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, labeling it a violation of the historic status quo in Jerusalem. Ben-Gvir's assertion that Jews should be allowed to pray there challenges rules at one of the Middle East's most sensitive sites.

France condemned Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Tuesday, stating it violated the historic status quo of Jerusalem's holy sites.

Labeling the visit as 'unacceptable,' France called on the Israeli government to ensure respect for these historically significant places.

Ben-Gvir's declaration that Jews should be permitted to pray at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, or Temple Mount as referred to by Jews, poses a fresh challenge to longstanding norms at this sensitive Middle Eastern site.

(With inputs from agencies.)